Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 189234* - made in 1882 Historical Military Books The brass frame and barrel

The brass frame and barrel have a gorgeous

It is the oldest regiment in the Regular Army in continuous active service

and there is some light cracking and wear

the subsidiaries

and actually still has a faint cartouche present on the left side

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 189234* - made in 1882 Historical Military Books The brass frame and barrelOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice example of the classic Springfield trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine, the weapon used by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. The breech block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 Offered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, complete with its original Saddle Ring and Bar on the left hand side of the wood stock. The